Partial Rejection - all Application Types

Process Steps

Additional Information

 1C Initial examination

1.1 Check sections A and B of the Post Intake Rejection Instructions form (and the LR34B(1), if necessary) have been completed, signed and, if applicable, has been authorised and the rejection code(s) from the Cool Ice list below has been identified on the form.

 Cool-ICE Rejection Reason Code List

Common rejection reasons

L02 - Wrong application type/wrong LR form used

L03 - Witness hasn't signed/witness not named or designed

L04 - Title number not narrated in deed

L05 - Incorrect title number narrated in deed

L06 - Signatory/attorney not named/capacity of signatory not stated

L07 - Deeds identified for burdens/servitudes not submitted and no explanation given and no good quality copy of the deed on the Deed Search Tool

L08 - Answer to burdens question on form is inconsistent with deeds submitted

L09 - Answer to servitudes question on form is inconsistent with deeds submitted

L10 - Extent deed not submitted

L11 - Cadastral unit overlap

L12 - Insufficient detail in plan/deed to identify plot/servitudes/burdens

L13 - LBTT requirements not met

L14 - Links in title question answered inappropriately - granter not registered proprietor

Application errors

L15a - Required Part B questions incomplete

L15b - Deed inducing registration not submitted

L15c - Application form not submitted

L15d - SAF form required - subjects in sasines/dual registration

L15e - Application must be made by grantee - FR

L15f - Dependent application

L15g - Information in form differs from information in deed/insufficient information in form/deed to proceed

Deed errors

L16a - Granter/grantee not sufficiently named/designed

L16b - Non-constitutive deed - Title Conditions Act

L16c - Granter no longer exists - deed in previous name of bank/building society

L16d - Deed not signed

L16e - Plan/annexation not signed/incorporated

L16f - Plan/annexation not attached

L16g - Deed not in statutory style/otherwise invalid - no operative words, etc.

L16h - Deed not capable of registration - deed already registered/non-registrable deed type

Plans/mapping errors

L17a - Tenement steading extent not provided/insufficient

L17b - Common areas not capable of being mapped

L17c - Plan/deed description insufficient to delineate plot on cadastral map - VR

L17d - Quantum of share not specified

Payment errors

L18a - No fee/fee insufficient

L18b - Invalid cheque

Other

L19a - Application withdrawn

L19b - Prescriptive claimant requirements not met

L19d - Miscellaneous 

L20a - Application created in error

1.1.1 If a DW is being rejected and is attached to an FR, TP or other DW that is not being rejected the LR34B(1) is completed.

1.2 Check the Rejection/Withdrawal letter is completed.

1.3 Return the application to the settler for correct procedures to be followed, if necessary

Rejections should be processed expeditiously. Failure to do so could lead to misleading entries on systems and title sheet record.

1.4 Take on case on LRS under legal_cancel and open the application workdesk. 

1.5 Ensure that no further applications have been received subsequent to the instigation of rejection procedures. If any new applications are identified, refer back to settler adding a reason into the application workdesk notes and instructions.

1.6 Check mail log if necessary. 

1.7 Add UID numbers to the Post Intake Rejection Instructions form. 

 2C Returns log

2.1 Create an entry in the returns log (use only first UID number). 

2.2 Open returns log using unique logon, department and password. 

2.3 Click on create entry.

2.4 Click on cancellations.

2.5 Click on enter.

2.6 Complete all fields. 

2.6.1 The rejection code(s) selected from the picklist should match the rejection code(s) detailed in the Post Intake Rejection Instructions form.

 Cool-ICE Rejection Reason Code List

Common rejection reasons

L02 - Wrong application type/wrong LR form used

L03 - Witness hasn't signed/witness not named or designed

L04 - Title number not narrated in deed

L05 - Incorrect title number narrated in deed

L06 - Signatory/attorney not named/capacity of signatory not stated

L07 - Deeds identified for burdens/servitudes not submitted and no explanation given and no good quality copy of the deed on the Deed Search Tool

L08 - Answer to burdens question on form is inconsistent with deeds submitted

L09 - Answer to servitudes question on form is inconsistent with deeds submitted

L10 - Extent deed not submitted

L11 - Cadastral unit overlap

L12 - Insufficient detail in plan/deed to identify plot/servitudes/burdens

L13 - LBTT requirements not met

L14 - Links in title question answered inappropriately - granter not registered proprietor

Application errors

L15a - Required Part B questions incomplete

L15b - Deed inducing registration not submitted

L15c - Application form not submitted

L15d - SAF form required - subjects in sasines/dual registration

L15e - Application must be made by grantee - FR

L15f - Dependent application

L15g - Information in form differs from information in deed/insufficient information in form/deed to proceed

Deed errors

L16a - Granter/grantee not sufficiently named/designed

L16b - Non-constitutive deed - Title Conditions Act

L16c - Granter no longer exists - deed in previous name of bank/building society

L16d - Deed not signed

L16e - Plan/annexation not signed/incorporated

L16f - Plan/annexation not attached

L16g - Deed not in statutory style/otherwise invalid - no operative words, etc.

L16h - Deed not capable of registration - deed already registered/non-registrable deed type

Plans/mapping errors

L17a - Tenement steading extent not provided/insufficient

L17b - Common areas not capable of being mapped

L17c - Plan/deed description insufficient to delineate plot on cadastral map - VR

L17d - Quantum of share not specified

Payment errors

L18a - No fee/fee insufficient

L18b - Invalid cheque

Other

L19a - Application withdrawn

L19b - Prescriptive claimant requirements not met

L19d - Miscellaneous 

L20a - Application created in error

All entries (in the returns log) are stored on a database and searches can be run under several headings to trace the entry; in most cases the title number would be the main search criteria.


 3C Update CSR (FA/FR only)

3.1 Access CSS and amend closing note to state that application is rejected.

3.2 Tab down to CSS maintenance routines and F5.

3.3 Tab down to create/amend CSS notes and F5.

3.4 Fill in required details.

3.5 F1 to amend and then arrow down to the end of the closing note and enter application rejected, the rejection date and the initials of the rejection officer then enter.

Where the search sheet was closed (short black note), the rejection officer must also re-open the search sheet. Where the case only affected part of the S of S (long black note), the search sheet status remains unaffected.

3.6 F10 to exit CSR.


 4C Update LRS procedure

4.1 Open LRS application workdesk.

4.2 Clear all deed fields in the application workdesk relating to the deed being rejected.

4.3 Add N&I to application workdesk (right click for picklist and select partial cancellation and complete all fields.


 5C Refer to plans (if necessary)

5.1 Enter note for plans rejection officer in application workdesk (right click for picklist and select cancellation instructions to plans).

5.2 Print name, sign and date Rejection Officer section of Post Intake Rejection Instructions form.

5.3 Refer to plans rejections officer under plans_cancel.

5.4 On return from plans, take on LRS under Legal_Cancel and check Plans Rejection Officer section of Post Intake Rejection Instructions form completed.


 6C Manual Notification to agent

6.1 Identify location of scanned Rejection/Withdrawal letter, or scan and save letter to appropriate location as necessary.

6.2 Create an email on outlook

6.3 In the 'To' field enter the email addresses detailed on the Notification details section of the application form.

6.4 In the 'Subject' field enter 'Rejection of application - (Deed Type)(Application Number)'.

6.5 Upload the Rejection/Withdrawal letter with checklist as an attachment

6.6 In the text field copy and paste the following text:

Please refer to the rejection letter attached. If you need to contact Registers of Scotland about this application please see the contact information at http://www.ros.gov.uk/

6.7 Check the email addresses are correct and send email.

 

 7C (Superseded following abolition of rejection fee)

Proceed to Step 8. 


 8C Add to scan

8.1 Print name, sign and date Post Intake Rejection Instructions form.

8.2 Photocopy any relevant forms/letters/documentation for scan

8.3 Number up folios.

8.4 Print and complete L202C Add to Scan Request form.

8.5 Send L202C Add to Scan Request form and relevant copy documentation to scan.

8.6 If necessary, refer to instructions to cancel any shared plot application.


 9C Return to settler

9.1 Release application on LRS to appropriate destination.

9.2 Pass application back to settler who initiated the partial rejection.


 10C Return to agent

10.1 Return relevant document(s), form(s), invoice and Rejection/Withdrawal letter with checklist to agent.


 11C Contact Finance

11.1 Email Refund@ros.gov.uk and provide the UID number(s) and confirm the application has been rejected/withdrawn but to retain fees for possible representment.




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